Dry Bulk Division

In 2010, IMC made a foray into the dry bulk terminalling business - development of cargo teminals and provision of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services

Development of Cargo Terminal

Following a competitive bidding process, IMC Limited was chosen as the successful bidder by Kandla Port Trust for the development and operation of Multi-purpose Cargo Berth No. 15 on Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) basis for 30 years. IMC incorporated a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), in the name and style of JRE Infra Pvt Ltd. (JREIPL) for implementing the Project.

Terminal Features

• Handling capacity of over 4.5 MTPA
• Cargo Berth 300m long and 55m wide Berth
• Draft alongside 12.5 metres
• Terminal capable of handling vessels up to 75000 DWT
• Cargo Storage area of 217000 sqmtrs adjoining the Berth
• Mechanized discharge, loading and storage facilities

Benefits of the Project:

• High Productivity levels for cargo handling
• Road access and adequate network within the Terminal
• Rail siding facility available within Terminal
• Terminal equipped with Fire Fighting and Dust Suppression facility
• Provision of necessary office facility for Port users
• KPT Declared Tariff will be applicable
• Contamination free Cargo storage
• Weighbridges with required capacity

Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services

IMC provides O&M terminalling services in the dry bulk sector. At New Mangalore Port, IMC provides O&M services to Udupi Power Corporation, for handling coal imports at the port and load the coal into rail wagons for onward movement to the Power Plant. In a short span, IMC has demonstrated its capability to handle Panamax ships and loading of rail wagons.